Being Creative and crafty can be very therapeutic, and with all the stress in the world these days, we can use all the crafting therapy we can get!
Spin-a-Yarn is a crafting group that meets every Wednesday at 11 am in the study room of the Baldwin Boettcher Library. If you like to craft or create in any way, come join us with your own creative project for crafting and chatting fun!
We look forward to seeing you!
Open to all, beginners and advanced crafters! Bring your project and enjoy a lovely morning and afternoon of conversation and inspiration as you quilt, knit, sew, bead...whatever brings you crafterly joy! This program is self-hosted.
Join us for our free, in-person Introductory ESL (English as a Second Language) Class held every Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This class is designed for beginners and will focus on basic English language skills to help you communicate in everyday situations.
Registration is required. To sign up, please visit the front desk to fill out a paper application.
The class is ongoing, so you are welcome to register and begin attending at any time. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your English in a welcoming and supportive environment!
Do you have a library card? Did you know you can read books on your phone for free? Learn how to use the Libby app on your phone to read free books with your library card. I will show you how to download the app, borrow books, add them to your list, and place holds.
Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
The Galveston Bay Area Scale Modelers Association (GBASMA) is a chartered member of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS).. Club meetings are held monthly to present each other's current projects, share new modeling techniques, answer modeling questions and promote the hobby. We meet 10 AM to 12:30 PM on the 4th Saturday of each month except for May(meets the week after), November (meets the week before) and December.(no meeting).
Registration not required.
This book club meets every second Tuesday of the month.
For more information on how to attend, please contact cc@hcpl.net.
Join us on Fridays at 1PM to craft and chat.
Everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, cross-stitch, sew, needlepoint, or embroider with us! Some members donate finished items to local charities.
We are happy to help old and new crafters with their projects, but this is not a formal class.Please bring your own supplies.Help save lives and earn donor incentives by donating blood on Tuesday, June 23rd, any time between 1:30-5:00 PM at Katherine Tyra Branch Library. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will have their donor bus parked outside taking appointments and walk-ins.
4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood.
To make an appointment, click here
Do you need help with technology? Book a 45-minute appointment with a staff member, we will try to help you figure it out!
Registration is required. To assist as many individuals as possible, you may only register for one appointment per week. If no one arrives by 2:00, the appointment will be canceled.